On KW V3's - will post review
 

Finally got my KW's. Here are a couple of pictures. I don't know why they came out so bad but I will take a couple of more tomorrow and give a good review.
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How far did you drop it?

1 inch.

looks good bro. i like the lip as well

Thanks

Looks great! The black powder coated rims work well with the white. Do you have the SPC rear camber kit, or were you able to align the rear wheels back to spec without? Wheel spacers in the future?

next: wheelspacers to complete. :D

Any clearance issue with the FI CBE and what are your intial impressions?
Looks great btw!

phillipe, waiting to pull the trigger on these coilovers eh. Do it! would love to see the stance on the car, i agree with spacers what would be good for stock sport rims 25mm in the back 15 or 20 in the front?

Definitely a good questions...
Like to know if any probs with the FI catback..
Im sure its hell on the front oem chin spoiler,..I scrape this on my driveway every morn.

i would do 20mm rear and 15 on the front. although 20 would fit in the front im not a fan of tramlining so would keep it at a minimum.

and yah, although i envy watching folks doing these lowering mods it's not going to work well for me either. i'd scrape everywhere and im not a fan of stiff rides so can't stiffen it up much to minimize sus stroke (to prevent scraping).

Yea the exhaust is fine and I have a HUGE speedbump in my neighborhood. I actually scrape the plastic part right under my s-tune front lip everytime I go over it, but its ok. Just a plastic piece. The exhaust is 100% fine though. I think its because the way they sit they are in the middle of the tires, so when the tires start to go up the bump the exhaust obviously raises. The extra stiffness also helps from the new suspension.

Review-

ALOT better than stock. 200 times better. I don't track my car, but I always take turns and go down roads at 100+.

There is an airport road that has some twistys and a 90 degree right hand turn (left hand on the way back :tup:). It handles soooo much better now. It has a lot less body roll. I just set it to the stock specs on the alignment, and haven't sitffened it yet. I heard there is no need to really stiffen it. But there is no body roll, and I could take turns going 15-20mph faster than before. I can hit the apex everytime with precision, not to mention going a lot faster into turns. The rear end doesn't get out unless you are really trying to get it out. I went to slide it once and the rear end came out, but it felt controlled, it didn't feel out of control. The nose doesn't seem to dive down as much during braking, and feels overall more stable. Also, when braking at higher speeds to go into a turn, the back end doesn't "wobble".

But the thing that I was most impressed about (besides the handling) was the ride quality. It actually feels a lot better than the stock suspension. Obviously its a little bit stiffer so when you go over "bumps" or little rough spots in the road you can tell its a little more harsh, but other than that at normal speeds on the road its smoother. The body doesn't move around as much and feels overall better. The only pain is watching for low spots pulling into shopping centers. Just have to take all "stoops" and "bumps" at an angle to minimize the drop. But the improvement in handling and overall ride quality is totally worth it.

The verdict -
If handling and performance really floats your boat, then you need this kit or any other coilover kit. I'm very happy and impressed with the KW V3's, and honestly its like driving a Porsche now.

^^

Also want to note that I am running on stock tires. And the front end seems to bite harder/better when going into turns, but not too much, it has complete traction throughout the turn in.

I am going to get spacers, and I may stiffen the kit about 5% more at most.

Just wanting to confirm you I was able to align the rear wheels back to spec without them. Do you think I need them? I was told that I didn't because I cant drop it more that it is dropped right now. Too many bumps and low dips around where I live.

Yes, my friend NewYorkJon got his done and he has the stock chin spoiler as well. His actually sits lower than mine, and his front is lowered about an inch as well. Its just that plastic piece.

how far do you expect it to settle down, around 1/4"?

MD
Me want these... :icon18:
Let's buy them togheter so we may get a better price!

Yea about that, I'm going in about a week to get it re-aligned. And if so I will just have them bring it up by however much is needed.

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Your car looks great!!! I've been a big advocate for KW's as I've raced on them for the last 5 years. Quality stuff at a reasonable price!!! Congrats!

Scott

Thanks again Scott!

Absolutely! We appreciate your business ;) You will grow to love them like I did!! ;)

Scott

i really like the lip when its low like that =]

Good choice on KW V3 :tup:. Congrats!

Thanks all!

Beat me to a review I see, ;) But ya everyone like Seeyabud86 commented already, the ride is almost stock-like but smoother. Traction has def increased, as soon as you get on it, it goes. Braking also feels better as there is less "dive" when stoping. About the whole needing a camber kit thing, im lowered about an inch +/-, I think I should be alright as long as I dont go any lower. Plus those who have the Fast Intentions exhaust, an inch drop is fine, you will not scrape your mufflers, as long as you dont do anything stupid, just take your time going over speed bumps/dips.

Haha. Glad to see another happy customer of Fontana Nissan. I just picked up my car after having Gus and Chris take a look at some stuff. I absolutely LOVE my KW V3's. :tup:

man, can't you paint that center cap? or do you want it silver like that?

Ya, I told him to paint it but just leave the Nissan logo silver, if I were to paint my wheels that's what i'd probably do.

I've got 3 more sets coming to me now! Who's ready for some kick *** suspension???

Scott

Scott, I'm lowered about 1 inch, do you think I'll need that SPC front/rear camber kit?

If you were able to get the alignment to where you wanted it, then no. Once you decide to start tracking the car and require a more aggressive alignment, then you will need the front and rear camber kits! ;)

Next on your list should be sway bars...I can help with that! ;)

Scott

I guess I'll have to come to you then, lol What do you suggest? Stillen? I dont plan on taking my car to the track at all.

what rear spoiler is that? do you have a pic where it shows it in more detail?
BTW, car looks sick!

I don't think it matters anymore, it's the "wonderful" Stillen spoiler

car looks amazing man, Im glad you like them!